Brass Foundry Zinc Ash from Mexico
Ash generated in brass (copper-zinc alloy) foundry operations, containing mainly copper with zinc, classified in HTS 2620.30.00.30 for recovery of metals. Qualifies under Chapter 2620(b) for arsenic/metal extraction uses.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
0%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.860%Universal product exemption (U.S. note 52(b))
Import Tips
• Include foundry process documentation to prove non-iron/steel origin per hierarchy
• Quantify zinc via assay for statistical reporting; inaccuracies lead to penalties
• Segregate from municipal ash to prevent shift to heading 2621